Columbia County's transit service, CC Rider, is facing dramatically decreasing ridership and fare revenue losses since the coronavirus pandemic outbreak. Read more

While many workers in Columbia County are facing unemployment during the coronavirus pandemic, spring jobs are opening up in several sectors, including the Oregon nursery industry. Read more

An inmate at the Columbia County Jail has filed a class action federal lawsuit against Columbia County, Columbia County Sheriff Brian Pixley and Columbia County Lt. Brooke McDowall, seeking release from the jail based on his vulnerability to the COVID-19 outbreak and the jail’s alleged failu… Read more

Grocery stores and other businesses in Columbia County that supply household items continue to struggle to keep up with public demand during the coronavirus health crisis. Read more

The St. Helens Senior Center is struggling financially and is now only delivering meals Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, rather than Monday through Friday. Read more

Over the past few months, work crews have been busy completing a $3.2 million project along Gable Road in St. Helens. Read more

The St. Helens High School Robotic and Engineering Club, or SHREC, was all ready for regional competition this month in Wilsonville, but due to the coronavirus health crisis and classes postponed, the students are now waiting for their next opportunity. Read more

Due to the COVID-19 epidemic, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has recommended social distancing to slow the spread of infection. Read more

In a morning news conference today, Oregon Gov. Brown is expected to announce her decision on whether to implement a curfew on restaurants and bars to slow the spread of the coronavirus, according to Portland media reports. Read more

The playground at McCormick park is in the running to receive funding for an all-abilities playground through a partnership with Portland Trail Blazers and Moda Health. Read more

As cities in Columbia County and around the state seek guidance during the coronavirus health crisis, they are partnering with the League of Oregon Cities. Read more

Organizers said late Thursday, that the 2020 Columbia County Jobs Fair is still scheduled from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, March 13, at Columbia River Four Square Church, 555 Commons Drive, in St Helens. Read more

Snow flakes mixed in with rain showers caught the attention of some St. Helens residents and workers Friday morning. Read more

John Dreeszen has been appointed by the Columbia County Board of Commissioners as the interim director for the CC Rider Transit operations. Read more

The members of the St. Helens High School Wind Ensemble are preparing for State competition, which takes place in May at Oregon State University in Corvallis. Read more

A little foot power is helping the Columbia Pacific Food Bank raise money needed to renovate the former feed and seed building on Columbia Boulevard, where the Saturday race/walk started and ended. Read more

The Most Viewed story at thechronicleonline.com for the past several days is the traffic crash along Highway 30 that occurred March 4. Read more

The St. Helens Sports Booster Club raised record funds at its 21st annual Lite Up the Nite Auction and Dance Saturday, March 7 at the Columbia County Fairgrounds Pavilion. Read more

St. Helens High School music students are preparing for State competition as they take part in a series of presentations. Read more

Most of us will lose an hour of sleep this Sunday morning while we gain more daylight. Read more

The alert reads, “At 9 p.m., on Sunday, Feb. 23, an Ice Storm Warning is issued and will be in effect through 1 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 24, 2020.” Read more

Michael Paul, Public Health Administrator for Columbia County confirmed with The Chronicle today, March 6, that there are no cases of novel coronavirus, or COVID-19, in Columbia County. Read more

Oregon State Police investigators tell The Chronicle that the driver of a gray Kia that careened head-on into another vehicle on Highway 30 on Wednesday morning now faces several criminal charges. Read more

This past Saturday, the world had a Leap Day, or an extra day added to February, Feb. 29. Read more

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Oregon State Police report driver impairment is believed to be a contributing factor in a two vehicle head-on crash on Highway 30 near Rocky Point Road. Read more

Voters will be asked to approve a $55 million bond measure designed to fund renovation of St. Helens High School. Read more

At is regular public meeting Wednesday night, March 4, the St. Helens City Council was set to consider a tentative agreement reached with the St. Helens Police Association. Read more

This FBI Portland Tech Tuesday report is adapted from the Protected Voices initiative with a focus on providing cyber security information to political campaigns as well as businesses and individuals in Oregon. Read more

The Port of Columbia County is moving forward with the next step of cleaning a contaminated site at one of its industrial parks. Read more

School officials in Columbia County are taking preventive steps to ensure student and staff safety in light of the coronavirus presumptive cases that have been reported by the Oregon Health Authority. Read more

With heightened concern about active shooter events across the nation,  Columbia County Department of Emergency Management is providing new security to local agencies, organizations and schools. Read more

The St. Helens School District board of directors has unanimously approved to place a $55 million bond measure on an upcoming May ballot. Read more

A fourth person, Casey Garrett, has filed for candidacy for county commissioner in the Tuesday, May 19 Oregon Primary Election. Garrett filed on Feb. 24 for Position 3, against incumbent Alex Tardif, who had previously been running unopposed. Read more

Update posted at 9 a.m. Feb. 27 Read more